Family Liaison Job Springfield area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
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The Family Liaison will use home visits as a strategy to support families to positively affect student achievement and to increase effective communication between home and school.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

A. Connecting Families to Resources

Provide information on available Springfield Parent Academy workshops and other school and district family activities

Support families with social needs by providing information on appropriate community resources

Assist parents with referrals to district programs and services

Actively promote district and school events and family activities

B. Promoting Student Success

Help families understand district/school policies and procedures such as: attendance, homework, uniforms and other related information in the Student/Parent Handbook

Create ways for parents and teachers to personally meet to address students’ academic progress (i.e. Parent
- Teacher Conferences)

Help parents with general questions and basic information related to special education and other academic related programs

Assist families with parenting skills to support their children

Work with teachers and other staff to develop learning kits to use in home visits

C. Building Relationships with Families

Welcome families, personally meet them and introduce them to the school community

Identify potential Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) & School Centered Decision Making (SCDM) parents and personally meet them for active participation

Create ways for families and teachers to personally meet

Participate in school events such open houses, coffee hours to personally connect with parents

Act as a liaison between families and school staff when issues arise, more information needs to be shared or cultural differences are a barrier

D. Assessing the Needs of Families

Document needs of families through Power School and other tracking tools

Using observation and other variety of techniques; identify the specific needs of families and their progress

Develop a support plan to work with the families

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

(Minimum requirements)

Work in collaboration with parents, teachers, counselors, and attendance officers to enhance communication between school and home
Attend parent engagement capacity building workshops geared towards parents and/or school staff
Work in collaboration with parent and community organizations to build the capacity of parents and families
Work in collaboration with the PACE Center Team and community groups to support district activities and the Springfield Parent Academy
Assist school staff with identifying potential translation services

EDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Associates Degree from an accredited college preferred or minimum of two years of experience in family services or related human services field
Communicate effectively with families in a friendly and supportive manner
Ability to work as an effective team member in a diverse educational, multicultural environment
Skill, ability and knowledge of Microsoft word
Skill and ability to access email and internet
Possess interpersonal and organizational skills
Access to transportation is required
Bilingual skills highly desirable

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff.

We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities…